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Wild Garlic Autumn Bulbs – JB1017

Wild Garlic bulbs with edible leaves and white star-like flowers. Perfect for autumn planting in shaded gardens, woodland areas, and pollinator-friendly spaces.

Wild Garlic (Allium ursinum), also known as Ramsons, is a UK native woodland plant with edible leaves and star-like white flowers. Ideal for autumn planting, it thrives in moist, shaded areas and naturalises quickly to form lush ground cover, providing early-season nectar for pollinators.

Planting dormant bulbs in autumn ensures vigorous spring growth, producing vibrant green foliage and delicate white blooms in April and May. Its edible leaves are a favourite for foraging, while its rapid naturalising habit adds beauty and biodiversity to woodland gardens, borders, and shady spots.

  • Plant dormant Wild Garlic bulbs in autumn, from late September to November.
  • Plant bulbs at a depth of 5–8 cm, spacing them 10–15 cm apart.
  • Choose a partial to full shade location, such as under trees, hedges, or in damp woodland areas.
  • Plant in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging.
  • Water lightly after planting to establish roots.
  • Once established, Wild Garlic naturalises rapidly and requires minimal maintenance.
  • Foliage dies back naturally after flowering, feeding the bulbs for the following season.
  • Fully hardy in UK gardens, no winter protection required.

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Height 25–40 cm, ideal for woodland underplanting and naturalised drifts
Usage Suitable for woodland gardens, under trees, semi-shaded borders, rock gardens, and wildlife-friendly areas
Flower Colour & Form White, star-like blooms
Flowering Period April–May, providing early-season colour and nectar

Core species, colours and flowering period

Location overview Suitable for both sheltered and open positions
Hardiness Fully hardy, suitable for UK gardens.
Soil type Moist, well-drained soil, tolerant of most types
Spacing 10–15 cm apart
Moisture Prefers consistently moist soil, particularly during the growing and flowering period, but avoid waterlogged conditions

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